Do I need Atma?

[Maero]

If you are like so many other casuals then don't bother and be mediocre in this game. What you put in is what you will reap from it.

Your kidding right? Relic is not even bis and the current content can be completed without it, many many people have.
Heck people have cleared second coil before soldiery gear and atma weapon even was out
Or are you perhaps one of those players that think gear = skill?

Don't listen to that guy Op, the Relic is not at all needed but if you want to go that route maybe get a soldiery weapon if you do coil and such and upgrade your relic at your own pace, no need to rush it.